Inglesia de San Pedro Claver - Cartagena, Colombia
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The Inglesia de San Pedro Claver (Church of Saint Peter Claver) is located at Calle 31 and Carrera 4 west of the Plaza de la Aduana in Cartagena, Colombia.
Waymark Code: WMVCFG
Location: Colombia
Date Posted: 04/01/2017
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Inglesia de San Pedro Claver was established by the Jesuit order of Roman Catholic priests in Cartagena. Between 1580 and 1654 a church, school, monastery, and other buildings were erected using local coral limestone. The church was dedicated to Saint Pedro Claver (1581 – 1654), a Jesuit priest who worked tirelessly on behalf of the community of African slaves. The remains of Saint Pedro Claver are visible, interred in of the altar of the church.
When the Jesuits were exiled Cartagena between 1767 until 1896 the site was used as a hospital and then as a military base. It resumed its function as a parish church when the Jesuits returned in 1896.
In 1995, the complex was designated a National Cultural Landmark in Cartagena. Conservation efforts are underway to restore the buildings and grounds.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 01/01/1654
Dominant Architectural Style: Baroque
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Grave of St. Pedro Claver at the Altar
Archdiocese: Archdiocese of Cartagena de Indias
Diocese: Cartagena de Indias
Address/Location:
Carrera 4 No. 30-01
Cartagena, Bolívar Colombia
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
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